Michigan's impending Earned Sick Time Act and changes to the tipped wage minimum have been the sticking point in Lansing between Democrats and Republicans. It even made for a less-than-productive lame duck legislative session at the end of 2024. Since the new...
What are the road clearing priorities in Calhoun County in wintertime? What happens when it is too cold for salt to melt snow and ice on roads? Calhoun County Road Department Interim Executive Director Kristine Parsons and Interim Deputy Director Kori Albrecht answer...
After the November 2024 election, some voters in Calhoun County may be wanting to better understand the election process, given two recounts which took place. Calhoun County Clerk and Register of Deeds Kimberly Hinkley returns to Inside Calhoun County to talk about...
Summit Pointe is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who oversee the execution of our mission to provide ”the hightest quality behavioral health services to help individuals maximize their potential.” In this episode, Deb Davis, who returned to the Board in...
The beginning of a year can be full of resolutions, like more exercise or eating healthier. But what if you want to improve your mental health and, perhaps, be happier? We asked Summit Pointe Clinicians Carolyn and Ann to help us think about how we might get started...
We're pretty excited about the accomplishments made at Summit Pointe and First Step in 2024. That has us staunchly focused on what's to come in 2025. In this episode, our CEO Jeannie Goodrich reflects on some of the finish lines crossed in 2024 and the momentum we...
In his first long form interview after his defeat in the November 2024 election, Michigan House 44th District Rep. Jim Haadsma (D-Battle Creek) speaks with Community Matters about the post-election process to confirm the vote. A recount and canvass determined Haadsma...
Following the November 2024 election, several new Calhoun County commissioners-elect were readying to be sworn in and begin service – as were a couple of incumbents. The 2024 Calhoun County Board Chair Derek King joins Inside Calhoun County to share perspective on how...
In December 2024, Summit Pointe and Grace Health introduced a new primary care and pharmacy facility on the Summit Pointe/First Step campus at 175 College Street in Battle Creek. In this episode, our CEO Jeannie Goodrich is joined by the CEO of Grace Health, Dr. Peter...
For more than a decade, police officers in Calhoun County have participated in an effort to take local young people Christmas shopping who otherwise may not have the chance. As we learn from Calhoun County Undersheriff Tim Hurtt and Emmett Township Public Safety Lt....